Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: Starting with a Bond to God King Tang San

Chapter 245 Heading to the Star Dou Great Forest

Seeing Xiao Xiao's helpless look, Deng Mu couldn't help but smile slightly and gently pinch her cheek.

Although he wasn't a lolicon, he really liked Xiao Xiao looking at her like this.

Looking at Xiao Xiao, Deng Mu smiled and said, "I didn't expect that after so long, Xiao Xiao would get shy so easily."

Xiao Xiao lightly spat, her cheeks burning even hotter, and said reproachfully, "It's all because you suddenly did this, I... I wasn't prepared at all."

She turned her head slightly away, not daring to look Deng Mu in the eye, her fingers unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes.

Looking at her adorable appearance, Deng Mu's smile deepened: "Okay, it's my fault. But I really think you've changed a lot. You've become stronger, and you've grown even more beautiful."

His gaze was gentle, with a hint of appreciation.

Xiao Xiao felt a sweet warmth in her heart upon hearing the praise, but she still pretended to be calm: "You're just being sweet-talking. It's just normal cultivation, nothing as good as you make it out to be."

Even so, the corners of my mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

The two chatted for a while, sharing their experiences over the years.

Xiao Xiao, knowing what had happened at Mingde Hall, couldn't help but feel worried for Deng Mu, saying, "You and Yu Tong are really lucky; you almost died at the hands of Riyue."

If Deng Mu were to die in the Sun Moon Empire, she estimated that she would be extremely heartbroken and would seek revenge for him.

The two chatted for a while, and then there was another knock on the door.

"Hmm? Who is it this time?" A hint of doubt flashed in Deng Mu's eyes.

Deng Mu got up and walked to the door. He opened the door and saw Xuanzi standing outside.

Xuanzi took out his wine gourd, took a sip, and a smear of wine slid down his chin. He casually wiped it away with his hand: "Deng Mu, come with me to the Star Dou Great Forest in a few days."

Deng Mu was slightly taken aback and asked with some doubt, "Elder Xuan, is there something you need to do in the Star Dou Great Forest?"

While speaking, make way for Xuanzi to enter.

Xuanzi strode into the house and was somewhat surprised to see Xiao Xiao.

When Xiao Xiao saw that it was Xuan Zi, she quickly stood up to greet him: "Good morning, teacher."

Xuanzi grinned, his wrinkles smoothing out, and teased, "Oh, Xiao Xiao, having a long talk with Deng Mu here so early in the morning?"

Xiao Xiao's face instantly turned bright red. She lowered her head and muttered softly, "Teacher, please stop teasing me."

Xuanzi laughed heartily, took another swig of wine, and continued, "Xiao Xiao, your relationship with Deng Mu is quite special!"

Xiao Xiao nervously tugged at the hem of her clothes, secretly glancing at Deng Mu, and stammered, "Teacher, I... I just haven't seen you in a long time, so I came to see you."

Hearing Xiao Xiao's words, Xuan Zi smiled but didn't say anything.

Although he is old, it doesn't mean he can't see things clearly about relationships between men and women.

Xuanzi looked at Deng Mu and teased, "You're really popular with girls, but you're still young, so you should be more restrained."

Deng Muqian replied with a smile, "Elder Xuan, please stop teasing me. We haven't developed to that point yet."

I stole a glance at Xiao Xiao and saw that she was still looking down, her ears were red.

Xuanzi waved his hand, a knowing smile on his face. "Alright, I won't say anymore. The purpose of this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest is to fulfill the promise I made to you back then."

Upon hearing this, Deng Mu recalled Mu En's promise to help him hunt a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

But... are you serious about going to the Star Dou Great Forest?

Aren't you worried about fighting with ferocious beasts?

He doesn't really need soul beasts right now, he just lacks a few soul bones, which he'll need to evolve into divine equipment later.

(When I was researching the lore, I discovered that divine equipment evolved from soul bones. I'm mentioning this here in case anyone thinks it's nonsense.)

Deng Mu looked at Xuanzi and said, "Elder Xuan, are you serious?"

Xuanzi nodded: "That's right, I'll take you and the others who need spirit rings with me then."

Upon hearing that Xuanzi was going to lead the team, Deng Mu sensed that something was going to happen on this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest.

In his memory, Xuanzi leading the team was prone to accidents.

After hesitating for a moment, Deng Mu decided to agree to go to the Star Dou Great Forest.

There's a high probability something bad is going to happen in the Star Dou Great Forest this time, so he decided to go and check it out.

Xuanzi took a sip of wine and said, "Then it's settled. We'll meet at the gate of Shrek Academy in a few days, and then we'll all set off for the Star Dou Great Forest together."

After Xuanzi finished speaking, he swayed and left.

Xiao Xiao looked at Deng Mu with some curiosity and asked, "Deng Mu, what promise requires us to go to the Star Dou Great Forest?"

Deng Mu snapped out of his daze and met Xiao Xiao's curious gaze. He then told her about Mu En's promise to help him hunt a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

He only mentioned hunting a 100,000-year-old soul beast, and didn't tell Xiao Xiao anything else, because it was a matter between him and Mu En, even though Mu En was already dead.

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Xiao Xiao was incredibly surprised to learn that a 100,000-year-old soul beast was to be hunted. She said, "I never expected it to be like this. A senior of mine was also promised to hunt a 100,000-year-old soul beast. I wonder how he turned out."

Hearing Xiao Xiao's words, Deng Mu then remembered what Xiao Xiao had mentioned.

I was a little curious about who that person was.

Deng Mu kissed Xiao Xiao again and said, "I don't know, I guess she went out to train."

Xiao Xiao blushed, gently punched Deng Mu, and said reproachfully, "You always take advantage of me."

But her eyes were filled with undisguised joy.

Xiao Xiao chatted with Deng Mu for a while, then said goodbye to Deng Mu.

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A few days later, at the gate of Shrek Academy.

Deng Mu arrived at the gate of Shrek Academy early and saw that several people had already arrived.

There were Zhang Lexuan, Han Ruoruo, Wang Qiu'er, and a male student I didn't recognize.

Wang Qiu'er wore a veil over her face, her long, wavy, light blue hair was tied into a ponytail at the back of her head, and she was dressed in a light green outfit.

After greeting Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo, Deng Mu went to Wang Qiu'er's side.

Deng Mu came to Wang Qiu'er's side and greeted her: "Good morning, Wang Qiu'er."

Wang Qiu'er looked at Deng Mu and joked, "Good morning. This time Wang Dong'er isn't here, so the two of us can get along well."

Deng Mu was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and scratched his head, feeling that Wang Qiu'er was being a bit too enthusiastic.

After a while, all the students had arrived.

Xuanzi hummed an off-key tune as he swayed over, his wine gourd dangling from his waist.

When Zhang Lexuan saw Xuanzi arrive, she greeted him respectfully, arranged the formation for entering the Star Dou Great Forest, and then led everyone to the Star Dou Great Forest.

On the way to the Star Dou Great Forest, Zhang Lexuan had a feeling that something unexpected would happen on this trip.

She didn't know what the accident was, but she didn't want any accidents to happen, because every accident could potentially kill someone.

(End of this chapter)